In this reading I learned so many awesome skills that I can't wait to apply to my writing. I have only used one writing process and it is extremely simple compared to what I read about. I think using the skills I learned will improve my writing in so many ways. I had no idea that the writing process that expert writers use was so extensive. I definitely want to spend a lot more time in each step of my writing process and add additional steps.
I have been doing my First Draft wrong all along. I love the way the text describes this step as a way to "discover, deepen, and complicate your ideas." I also really like the idea that you don't need a certain amount of revisions or drafts. The more you revise the better your paper will be. In my editing process I want to practice globally and locally revising. I don't want to be afraid of throwing out big chunks of writing to make room for improvement.
From now on as I write, rather than just thinking of a thesis statement and supporting it, I am going to explore and focus on the creative process. I am going to research something that I am interested in that would appeal to my readers. Once I have considered all the facts and opinions that I find, and discovered new curiosities, my thesis will naturally form. "The writing process is recursive rather than linear."
The text offers 10 habits to develop in our writing. I loved all of the advice but I want to focus on 2 of the habits in particular as I write. The first, discover the best drafting methods for me. Now that I have all of these new tools, I want to experiment and find which drafting methods work the best for my personal writing style. The second, think about audience and purpose from the start. I usually start out writing to myself and what sounds best to me. Instead, I want to think about my audience and what effect I want to have on them right from the start.
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